The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
€ 86,800

€ 41,700

€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S6 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition.
Audi S6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
56.8
73.4
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.8 in
Height
57.6 in
112.1
194.4
116.9
192.9
194.4 in
Length
192.9 in
112.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
4376 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
14.6 %

General
Audi S6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
BXA
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S6
429 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S6
398 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
Audi S6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Audi S6
10.2 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S6
19 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
13 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi S6
395 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
238.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Audi S6
238.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data